How to find the right Fresh Cut Chrysanthemums AI guide
Written by an AI model from its trained knowledge.
What the AI looks for in Fresh Cut Chrysanthemums
- Disbud vs spray
- Disbud mums carry one large bloom per stem. Spray mums carry many small blooms per stem. This decides whether the mums serve as a focal flower or as filler.
- Foliage condition
- Leaves should be green and firm. Strip all foliage below the waterline. Mum leaves yellow and foul the water well before the blooms fade.
- Bloom maturity
- Choose blooms that are mostly open with tight centers and no browning or shedding. Unlike most flowers, mum buds that are cut too tight often fail to open.
- Woody stems
- Recut stems cleanly with a sharp blade. Do not crush them. Crushed stems decay faster and do not improve water uptake.
What to avoid
- Blooms with brown or open, pollen-showing centers
- Bunches with yellowing leaves on arrival